Prince William and Princess Kate will not attend the BAFTAs this year — news that is frankly doing nothing to lift our winter spirits. The Prince and Princess of Wales are typically a mainstay at the film and TV awards ceremony in London,

Kensington Palace confirmed that Kate Middleton and Prince William will not attend the BAFTA Film Awards on Feb. 16, 2025.

Though Kate has completed chemotherapy and has officially returned to work, her public events schedule remains scaled back compared to previous years. Her most recent appearance at the BAFTA Awards was 2023, when she wowed in a white one-shouldered Alexander McQueen gown, which she paired with sleek black opera gloves.

Chris Jackson/Getty Images While Princess Kate Middleton has made several public appearances since announcing her cancer is in remission, there's one major event she and Prince William will be skipping.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are not expected to attend the British Academy Film Awards, set for February 16, 2025.

Royal fans have been eagerly awaiting the 2025 BAFTAs on Feb. 16 in hopes that Princess Kate would make her big red carpet return, but on Monday, Feb. 10, palace sources confirmed that neither the Prince or Princess of Wales will attend the star-studded ceremony.

Rumour has it that Kate Middleton will be present and correct at this year’s BAFTAs, although Kensington Palace has yet to formally confirm her presence at Royal Festival Hall on the night. If the Princess of Wales does make her red carpet return,

Prince William and Kate Middleton will not be attending the 2025 British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, Feb. 16. The Duke of Wales has been the president of the BAFTAs since 2010